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In preparation for schools reopening on Monday, May 13, the Ministry of Interior headed by Kithure Kindiki announced that it was prepared to oversee the safe travel of students. In a statement on Sunday, the Ministry revealed that police officers had been deployed at bus termini among other security measures. The move is aimed at […]

Chief Justice, Martha Koome unveiled a new alternative system of sentencing petty offenders which will see them compelled to plant trees instead of being locked in prison. Koome revealed that the Judiciary is keen on establishing a Green Justice System that will contribute to the country’s ambitious targets to plant over a billion trees in

Kenyans and residents of the wider East Africa region on Sunday experienced internet downtime with most internet users reporting having a hard time browsing. The internet downtime experienced was attributed to two faulty cables in the Red Sea. Ben Roberts, the Chief Technology and Innovation Officer reported that three cable system providers were yet to

On Sunday, May 12, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) announced that former Governors, Moses Lenolkulal Kesaine (Samburu), Ferdinand  Waititu (Kiambu) and Mike Mbuvi Sonko (Nairobi) will have graft cases mentioned in the coming week.  Waititu alongside 13 others is set to appear in court and be charged with conflict of interest and abuse of office.  The

The German government donated Ksh100 million to help Kenya deal with the devastating effects of the floods in the country. The Kenya Red Cross was tasked with using the funds to help support families affected or displaced by floods in over 40 counties.  Sebastian Groth, the German Ambassador to Kenya made the announcement while visiting

Meru Businessman Mike Mutembei, popularly referred to as Makarina, appealed for help in tracing a driver who reportedly robbed him of Ksh800,000 in cash while leaving Meru Night event. The businessman, who harbours a keen interest in politics, shared on Sunday morning that the driver took the money and made away with his personal phone

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Sunday, May 12, revealed that he would be leading the campaign for one man one shilling in relation to resource allocation.  Gachagua was responding to Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire who had lamented that the Mt Kenya region including Embu received less funding from the National Government despite having the highest

Two bars and a church in the Mirema area of Nairobi County were ordered to pay Ksh5 million to residents over noise pollution. In a ruling from the Environment and Lands Court, the three parties were ordered to pay compensation for disrupting the residents’ sleep. Members of the Amani Residents Welfare Association in Mirema had

Employment and Labour Relations Court judge Stephen Okiyo Radido issued an ultimatum to a sugar company over the unlawful dismissal of six employees. According to the ruling made on May 8, the judge asked the company to pay the employees half their salaries as directed by an earlier ruling within 30 days. Justice Okiyo asked

Vihiga Governor Wilber Ottichilo on Sunday announced that his administration that shelved plans to institute disciplinary measures  against 400 health workers who had downed their tools after the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) announced a nationwide strike. In a statement, Ottichilo welcomed the recent agreement struck by the national government and KMPDU officials,